Undergraduate University Track

Program Description

CESL's Undergraduate University Track (levels 8 & 9) at the University of Arizona provides conditionally admitted ESL learners with an opportunity to take UA courses while continuing their ESL studies at CESL. Undergraduate U-Track UA courses are sheltered, English-immersion, credit-bearing courses. Each UA course in the Undergraduate U-Track is paired with a CESL class that is designed to support student learning in the UA course.

Additionally, Undergraduate U-Track students take a series of ESL courses that prepare them for full-time study at the UA or another U.S. institution. Undergraduate U-Track students are enrolled in courses through CESL. With CESL's endorsement, students in the U-Track can fulfill UA's minimum English language proficiency requirement.

Top 3 reasons to join the Undergraduate University Track

Students with high grades can matriculate to the University of Arizona without a TOEFL or IELTS score! (CESL's Endorsement)

Undergraduate U-Track students take University of Arizona courses and can earn up to 6 credits.

Undergraduate U-Track students pay reduced university tuition while in the U-Track!

Does my University Track GPA affect me once I’m fully admitted at the UA?

​Yes. All of the grades you earn in your UA courses count towards your UA GPA. Although the grades in your CESL courses do not count towards your UA GPA, they will determine your progression through the U-Track. Please see the student handbook for more information.

If I complete one session of the Undergraduate U-Track, will I be automatically admitted to the UA?

Do I have a UA email address (CatMail)?

How do I log into CatMail?

Login with your UA NetID and password at the WebAuth log in window. The first time you log in to your account, Google will have you go through a confirmation page. After your first login, all future logins will take you directly to your account.

Can I get a CatCard?

Yes. To obtain your CatCard you must visit the CatCard Office located in the Student Union. Please be prepared with the following: A government or state issued photograph identification such as a driver's license, state identification card, or passport. High school issued identification is not accepted as valid identification. A completed and signed CatCard Terms and Conditions Form. Students and affiliates pay $25 for their first card. Please Note: When you apply for your CatCard, you will need to provide your UA student identification number to verify your status at the University of Arizona. This is not your CESL ID number.

If I was an IEP student and already have a CatCard, do I need to get a new one?